Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction franchise that began with a television series in 1978-1979, telling the story of the survivors of human civilization searching for Earth after the destruction of the Twelve Colonies by the cybernetic Cylons. The franchise includes a short-lived sequel series (Galactica 1980) and a critically acclaimed reimagined television series (2004-2009) with a darker tone and deeper philosophical themes. Additionally, a prequel series (Caprica 2009-2010) explores the events leading up to the Cylon war. The franchise also encompasses television films, novels, comic books, and video games.